# Specialised Clinical Physiologist/Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialised-clinical-physiologistscientist/65c47e40-28ed-41cc-a7e4-cdbabf7516b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialised-clinical-physiologistscientist/65c47e40-28ed-41cc-a7e4-cdbabf7516b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - **Location:** New Cross Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical physiologist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T11:42:57.809Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Wolverhampton/The_Royal_Wolverhampton_NHS_Trust/Neurophysiology/Neurophysiology-v8185449 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8185449?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialised Clinical Physiologist to join our friendly and supportive Neurophysiology Department. We are a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality neurodiagnostic services and continuously improving patient care. We welcome innovative individuals keen to contribute to service development and embrace new ways of working. The service operates across New Cross Hospital, Cannock Chase Hospital, and Shawbirch Medical Practice (Telford), and the ability to travel between sites is desirable. Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 6 Physiologists and ambitious Band 5 Physiologists seeking career progression within a supportive department. Supported by four Neurophysiology Consultants, you will gain experience within a busy and varied service. We actively encourage participation in audit, research, service improvement and CPD. The successful applicant will undertake a range of inpatient and outpatient investigations, including: - Clinical Physiologist-led nerve conduction studies and reporting - Routine EEG - Ambulatory video EEG - Evoked potentials (EPs) - Assisting with EMG clinics We recognise the importance of work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sam Way, Lead Clinical Scientist, on 01902 307999 ext. 85052/85059. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will undertake a broad range of clinical neurophysiological investigations, working autonomously to support patient diagnosis and care. Responsibilities include performing routine, sleep and sedation, and ambulatory EEG recordings, median and ulnar nerve conduction studies and selected specialist procedures such as routine evoked potentials, . The role requires independent analysis and interpretation of findings within professional scope, with the production of clear and accurate factual reports, including reporting on normal routine, sleep and sedation EEG studies. The postholder will also contribute to the supervision and training of trainee staff and other professional groups, while supporting clinical audit, research, service evaluation, and continuous service development initiatives. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities General duties - To observe and uphold local fire, Health and safety, Control of Infection, First aid, Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Assessment, Display Screen Equipment, Safeguarding and COSHH regulations with regard to patients, carers and colleagues in line with Trust and Divisional Clinical Governance procedures. - Be aware of own schedule for any given day, ensure the smooth running of the department and have the ability to adapt when the need arises. - As the Neurophysiology Department is a small department there may be occasions when the post holder may need to undertake reception and clerical duties, equipment maintenance or other tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department. - To oversee daily preparation and maintenance of recording rooms, trolleys and cupboards. - Complete appropriate arrangements for patient transport. - Deal with suggestions and comments as per Trust Policy. - To have the ability to use all types of departmental and hospital patient databases. - Liaise and communicate with other medical professionals from both within the trust and from outside organisations. - To maintain the confidentiality of patient data and information at all times. - To be responsible for the comfort and safety of patients, carers, visitors and other members of staff during their visit to the department. - Ensure that communication with the patient and their family is maintained at all times during their visit to the department. - To perform file maintenance, editing and archiving of EEG data. - To maintain the security of the department at all times and to isolate electrical equipment at night. - Keep up to date with all mandatory training. - Be willing to continue with professional development and attend appropriate meetings and courses as required. Technical duties - To perform routine EEG recordings on adults and children as outpatients and inpatients whilst awake, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To perform EEG recordings on adults as outpatients during natural sleep or in sleep following sleep deprivation, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To perform EEG recordings on children as outpatients, during natural sleep or in drug induced sleep and in sleep following sleep deprivation, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - Explain and obtain informed consent for activation procedures - Use video equipment during the EEG recordings having obtained written consent from patients/guardians. - Advise patients before leaving the department of the necessary precautions to take if found to be photosensitive during the EEG recording to reduce the risk of further epileptic attacks. - Advise patients before leaving the department of the necessary precautions to be taken following sleep deprivation to reduce the risk of further epileptic attacks. - To transport portable equipment from the department to perform portable EEG recordings on bed-bound in-patients on various wards, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To transport portable equipment from the department to perform portable EEG recordings on bed-bound in-patients on the Integrated Critical Care Unit, Acute Medical Unit, Neonatal Unit and Accident and Emergency, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To work within departmental policies and procedures but have the ability to adjust working practices to perform accurate and reliable investigations under pressure and at speed should an emergency arise. - To utilize digital EEG software to produce a detailed factual report on EEG recordings for viewing by the Consultant neurophysiologist - When performing tests have the ability to adjust settings and parameters of equipment to reflect recording conditions. - Allocation of appointments in appropriate clinics and time slots. Technical Duties - To transport portable equipment from the department to perform portable EEG recordings on bed-bound in-patients on the children’s wards during drug induced sleep, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To perform visual, auditory upper and lower limb somatosensory evoked responses largely on adult outpatients for detailed neurophysiological assessment of nerve pathways. - To assist medical staff in performing EMGs and nerve conduction studies on both outpatients and inpatients. On occasions this will require the need to transport equipment from the department to various wards including ICCU to allow bedside recordings to be made. - To perform upper limb surface nerve conduction studies on outpatients, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To perform Ambulatory EEG recordings on outpatients, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). - To co-ordinate with the Paediatric nurse/play specialists for their attendance in appropriate children’s clinics. - To co-ordinate arrangements for sedation for procedures both in the department and on the ward if this is required. - Obtain additional relevant medical history including results of other investigations from the appropriate source. - To supervise trainee clinical physiologist in the practical aspects of Neurophysiology to the required standards set out in the ANS training log books. - Have an understanding of and take part in clinical audit - Produces a verbal and full written report on normal EEG recordings. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - Qualifications - BSc (hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training or other appropriate qualifications,(e.g. professional examinations ECNE/ANS part 1) - post-qualification experience - Practical experience, familiarity and ability to perform a wide range of neurophysiology investigations. - Sensitive and understanding to patients with a wide range of medical, neurological, psychological and psychiatric conditions. **Desirable** - Supervisory / training experience. - Evidence of CPD - Ability to work both unsupervised and in a team - Sensitive and understanding to patients with a wide range of medical, neurological, psychological and psychiatric conditions. - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms ## Documents - [wolverhampton map (pdf, 600.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2032) - [flexible working commitment (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2380) - [rwt professional standards (pdf, 95.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3048) - [employee rewards booklet v.15 (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2083) - [rwt health & wellbeing offer (pdf, 945.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3027) - [joint behavioural framework v1. 2024 (pdf, 2.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2858) - [nhs staff offer - national express (pdf, 963.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2612) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 1008.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10494090) - [using ai when completing application forms (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2969) - [transforming care together strategy 2026-2031 v4 (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2618) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.